a-rrɨ́sh

Definition

To be tight; hold firmly; grasp.

In a sentence

Kɛ́rrɨ̄sh ɛnkɛ́ɛnɛ.

The strap is tight.

Where this comes from

Source

Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)

Dialect

Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)